Volume 20, number 6 Making the Case to Middle States In a process that takes place every 10 years, the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is evaluating Ithaca College. New Major -- Environmental Studies "The goal of the program is to turn out people who are able to have environmental careers beyond those of a forester or an environmental activist." --Frederik Kaufman, program coordinator Sports Hall of Fame Highlights Homecoming '97 The Ithaca College Sports Hall of Fame inducted 10 new members in annual Homecoming weekend ceremonies. Leslie Harner '32 Calendar of Events November 10 - December 3   Ariadne String Quartet The Ithaca College quartet in residence will perform November 12. Violinist, Percussionist Team Up Ellen Jewett and Gordon Stout will perform in Ford Hall November 14. Gerontology Workshop on Falling Physical therapy department members present "Practical Strategies for Reducing Falls" November 17. Harper Directs Wind Ensemble Visiting professor .Lawrence Harper will conduct the November 20 performance. Williams Honored President Peggy Williams inducted by Oracle Society Holiday Cards Master Class Kudos A sampling of recent achievements by Ithaca College people.